thirtysomething
S1 · E1IMDB:
6.2
Released
9/29/1987
Duration
1h 0m
Genre
Drama
Country
United States
Cast
Ken Olin, Mel Harris, Timothy Busfield
Overview
Thirtysomething is an American television drama about a group of baby boomers in their late thirties. It was created by Marshall Herskovitz and Edward Zwick for MGM/UA Television Group and The Bedford Falls Company, and aired on ABC. It premiered in the U.S. on September 29, 1987. It lasted four seasons, with the last of its 85 episodes airing on May 28, 1991. The title of the show was designed as thirtysomething by Kathie Broyles, who combined the words of the original title, Thirty Something. In 1997, "The Go Between" and "Samurai Ad Man" were ranked #22 on TV Guide′s 100 Greatest Episodes of All Time. In 2002, Thirtysomething was ranked #19 on TV Guide′s 50 Greatest TV Shows of All Time, and in 2013 TV Guide ranked it #10 in its list of The 60 Greatest Dramas of All Time.
thirtysomething
Season 1 · Episode 1IMDB:
6.2Released
9/29/1987
Genre
Drama
Cast
Ken Olin, Mel Harris, Timothy Busfield
Duration
1h 0m
Country
United States
Overview
Thirtysomething is an American television drama about a group of baby boomers in their late thirties. It was created by Marshall Herskovitz and Edward Zwick for MGM/UA Television Group and The Bedford Falls Company, and aired on ABC. It premiered in the U.S. on September 29, 1987. It lasted four seasons, with the last of its 85 episodes airing on May 28, 1991. The title of the show was designed as thirtysomething by Kathie Broyles, who combined the words of the original title, Thirty Something. In 1997, "The Go Between" and "Samurai Ad Man" were ranked #22 on TV Guide′s 100 Greatest Episodes of All Time. In 2002, Thirtysomething was ranked #19 on TV Guide′s 50 Greatest TV Shows of All Time, and in 2013 TV Guide ranked it #10 in its list of The 60 Greatest Dramas of All Time.
Episodes
EP 1AvailablePilot
Hope and Michael Steadman are still adjusting to parenthood while struggling with money problems and best-friend crises.
Pilot
Hope and Michael Steadman are still adjusting to parenthood while struggling with money problems and best-friend crises.
EP 2AvailableThe Parents Are Coming, the Parents Are Coming
Hope's anxiety over her parents' impending visit taxes everyone's patience.
The Parents Are Coming, the Parents Are Coming
Hope's anxiety over her parents' impending visit taxes everyone's patience.
EP 3AvailableHousewarming
Michael and Hope race to renovate their crumbling mansion for a huge housewarming party.
Housewarming
Michael and Hope race to renovate their crumbling mansion for a huge housewarming party.
EP 4AvailableCouples
A night out with friends degenerates as Nancy and Elliot's marital woes become apparent.
Couples
A night out with friends degenerates as Nancy and Elliot's marital woes become apparent.
EP 5AvailableBut Not for Me
Gary and Melissa rekindle their affair; Michael and Hope's first date in months is a disaster.
But Not for Me
Gary and Melissa rekindle their affair; Michael and Hope's first date in months is a disaster.
EP 6AvailableWe Gather Together
Hope and Michael plan a quiet Thanksgiving but learn friends are counting on being invited.
We Gather Together
Hope and Michael plan a quiet Thanksgiving but learn friends are counting on being invited.
EP 7AvailableNice Work If You Can Get It
Before a deadline, Michael and Elliot wrestle with a creativity block; Ellyn develops a crush on an associate.
Nice Work If You Can Get It
Before a deadline, Michael and Elliot wrestle with a creativity block; Ellyn develops a crush on an associate.
EP 8AvailableWeaning
Sensing baby Janey's decreasing dependency on her, depressed Hope decides to go back to work.
Weaning
Sensing baby Janey's decreasing dependency on her, depressed Hope decides to go back to work.
EP 9AvailableI'll Be Home for Christmas
Michael and Hope argue about whether their infant's first holiday should be Christmas or Hanukkah. A famous photographer shows interest in Melissa's work.
I'll Be Home for Christmas
Michael and Hope argue about whether their infant's first holiday should be Christmas or Hanukkah. A famous photographer shows interest in Melissa's work.
EP 10AvailableSouth by Southeast
It's a Hitchcockian nightmare as Gary falls in love; as the romance progresses, he begins receiving a series of threats against his life.
South by Southeast
It's a Hitchcockian nightmare as Gary falls in love; as the romance progresses, he begins receiving a series of threats against his life.
EP 11AvailableTherapy
Elliot and Nancy seek professional help for their troubled marriage; Michael finds it hard to keep it a secret.
Therapy
Elliot and Nancy seek professional help for their troubled marriage; Michael finds it hard to keep it a secret.
EP 12AvailableCompetition
Michael's jealousy is aroused when an important client make it clear he prefers Elliot. Meanwhile, Hope and Nancy try to come to terms with computers.
Competition
Michael's jealousy is aroused when an important client make it clear he prefers Elliot. Meanwhile, Hope and Nancy try to come to terms with computers.
EP 13AvailableSeparation
Elliot temporarily moves in with Michael and Hope after separating from Nancy.
Separation
Elliot temporarily moves in with Michael and Hope after separating from Nancy.
EP 14AvailableI'm in Love, I'm in Love, I'm in Love with a Wonderful Gynecologist
Competing for the attention of the same man jeopardizes the new found friendship between Ellyn and Melissa.
I'm in Love, I'm in Love, I'm in Love with a Wonderful Gynecologist
Competing for the attention of the same man jeopardizes the new found friendship between Ellyn and Melissa.
EP 15AvailableBusiness as Usual
Michael's hopes for a joyous reunion with his father are destroyed when he discovers the real reason for the visit.
Business as Usual
Michael's hopes for a joyous reunion with his father are destroyed when he discovers the real reason for the visit.
EP 16AvailableAccounts Receivable
A rocky relationship between Michael and his brother Brad is further strained when Michael learns the family business is almost bankrupt.
Accounts Receivable
A rocky relationship between Michael and his brother Brad is further strained when Michael learns the family business is almost bankrupt.
EP 17AvailableWhose Forest Is This?
Nancy and Elliot's separation takes its toll on their son; Elliot prepares for a blind date with a chiropractor.
Whose Forest Is This?
Nancy and Elliot's separation takes its toll on their son; Elliot prepares for a blind date with a chiropractor.
EP 18AvailableNancy's First Date
Melissa's burgeoning romance slows when she learns he doesn't want any more kids. Nancy has her first date since the separation.
Nancy's First Date
Melissa's burgeoning romance slows when she learns he doesn't want any more kids. Nancy has her first date since the separation.
EP 19AvailableUndone
Michael's old girlfriend from college pays a visit.
Undone
Michael's old girlfriend from college pays a visit.
EP 20AvailableTenure
Gary evaluates the fate of his academic career as he undergoes tenure review at the college. Ellyn learns her building is going co-op, leaving her to decide whether to buy her apartment.
Tenure
Gary evaluates the fate of his academic career as he undergoes tenure review at the college. Ellyn learns her building is going co-op, leaving her to decide whether to buy her apartment.
EP 21AvailableBorn to Be Mild
Ellyn and Woodman's weekend is ruined when they are forced to babysit Janey.
Born to Be Mild
Ellyn and Woodman's weekend is ruined when they are forced to babysit Janey.
Cast
Michael Steadman
Ken Olin
Hope Steadman
Mel Harris
Elliot Weston
Timothy Busfield
Nancy Weston
Patricia Wettig
Gary Shepherd
Peter Horton
Melissa Steadman
Melanie Mayron
Ellyn Warren
Polly Draper
Unknown Role
